3 BARRIERS TO TREATING OPIOID ADDICTION

Dealing with nonmedical prescription drug addiction can be a minefield because of the barriers that exist both in society and the healthcare system preventing easy access to necessary treatment. These barriers are significant enough to deter many addicts from seeking the treatment they need. Here we...

8 MYTHS ABOUT DRUG ADDICTION

Drug addiction is a serious mental illness that requires professional treatment, and yet there are many myths about addiction that are still being perpetuated. Here we take a closer look at 10 addiction myths and debunk them once and for all: 1. If drugs have been prescribed, they are somehow ‘saf...

5 WAYS TO STOP ALCOHOL CRAVINGS

One of the hardest aspects of recovering from alcohol or drug abuse is the cravings that can easily drag you back into bad behaviors and addictive patterns. In order to achieve the maximum benefit of drug or alcohol addiction treatment, learning some coping mechanisms to deal with the inevitable cra...

HOW TO QUIT METHADONE: DETOX AND WITHDRAWAL TIPS

Once the first step has been taken to seek help for addiction issues, it is natural to have questions about the process involved. Withdrawal from drugs can be uncomfortable and potentially dangerous, which is why it is always advisable to seek treatment at a specialist addiction recovery center. Alt...

Can Vivitrol Help to End Opioid Addiction?

According to a recent study, an extended-release drug called Vivitrol has shown to reduce opioid dependency rates significantly, particularly among male members of minority populations. Vivitrol is a full opioid antagonist that is an injectable formula of naltrexone, administered monthly in treatmen...

CAN HORSES HELP ADDICTS HEAL?

Using animal interaction for medical purposes isn’t a new thing when you think about guide dogs for the blind as a classic example. But horses? Although it may sound a little out there, research has shown that involving horses in addiction therapy is extremely beneficial. Known as Equine Assisted ...